Holiday Gift Swap

10.24 2011

I’ve got some really exciting news to share today, Kersey and I have teamed together to host a handmade Holiday Gift Swap!

The Deets:
What: Holiday Gift Swap
When: Signup today(October 24th) through Friday, November 4th
Who: Any handmade artist. Whether you make prints or sweaters, you are welcome to join
Where: Sign up here on Freshly Picked facebook page

First, sign up and then get to work making 5 items to send out to 5 different artists. They can all be the same, they can all be different, they just have to be handmade. Then, on November 7th you will get an email with 5 names and addresses. Mail out your goddies and watch the mailbox, you will be getting 5 unique handmade items in return. Guess what? Just like that, 5 Christmas presents done and you didn’t even have to go shopping! Aren’t you clever.

You do not have to sell online to participate, you do not have to sell anywhere! We welcome all crafty, creative, artistic people.

Also, tell your friends, tweet facebook and blog. This is for sure a more the merrier sitch. Follow @holidaygiftswap on twitter to get updates.

Comments

1. emma :

   This is GENIUS!!!!
2. Jen@thecraftingfiend :

   do things have to be of a certain size or retail value?
3. La Chica Perika :

   I love the idea! But... can people abroad participate too? I don't want to cause too much trouble with the shipping expenses!
4. Connie :

   Yay! Looking forward to it!
5. Kirsten Krason :

   boo. i wish I made something.... that sounds so fun!
6. thenauticalwheeler :

   Love this idea! Just finished signing up ~jen
7. elizalee :

   Fun!! I'd love to participate but is there another way to sign up? I'm one of the 8 people in the world who doesn't have a Facebook account.
8. janah :

   Well, I have to shamefully confess that while I do have a facebook account and use it daily, I simply can not figure out how I sign up to participate. I did "like" but I am guessing I need to do something else. While I feel stupid, I am also so excited to join I am willing to risk embarrassment to ensure I don't miss out! :-). Please sign me up!
9. Susan :

   @elizalee, email me, we'll get you signed up.
10. BeadsAndBarnacles :

    Oh how lovely. Questions tho, Im in the UK is it still ok to sign up?
    Also does jewellery count as arty for this? Excited if it does.
11. Casey :

    I wasn't planning on doing anymore swaps this year but I'm joining because it's all types of crafts! I'm excited for this and I'm going to start planning what to make right now! I'll share this on my blog this week too :)
12. Casey :

    oops ignore me! lol just read at Ardor that it's for US. oh well!
13. ellen :

    I don't go on Facebook; can I still sign up? patton_ellen@hotmail.com. Thank you!
14. Mommy, Papa and the ‘Nuts :

    I'm a photographer...can I join?
15. Susan :

    @momm, papa and the 'nuts: yes! prints would be welcome!
16. oh, hello friend. :

    LOVE IT - what a fun idea! Just signed up :) Thanks!!
17. kk :

    just signed up...so fun!
18. Mommy, Papa and the ‘Nuts :

    Just signed up! Can't wait!
19. Iva Lillie :

    Just signed up. So excited. Would it be bad if I kept everything for myself. LOL!!! I love handmade goodness. THANK YOU!
20. Cyan :

    I liked you on FB, but I don't see where to sign up. My laptop is broken, so I'm having to do this on my phone, maybe that's why? How can I sign up? Help! :-)
21. Bless by Tone :

    I want to do this, but I live overseas, is that ok?
22. Susan :

    @bless by tone, yes!
23. The Perfect Trio :

    i want so badly to join in...but i don't have facebook. do i have to sign up on facebook????
    
    jakemelissajakea@aol.com
24. Claire Andra White :

    I just found this! I want in but it's the 5th already. Say yes, please!
    
    thorleys@comcast.net
25. Lauren K :

    Question:
    I've received an email from the girl who has my name, but I haven't received an email with the names that I send things to. Help?!? Thanks!